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What is GitOps ?

GitOps is a method of controlling and automating how your computer


systems work. It involves storing all the important rules and instructions
for your systems in one central place called Git. This is like writing down
how things should be done and putting it in a digital folder.

Then, you have a computer program, like a digital manager, that


regularly checks this folder to see what needs to be done. It ensures that
your computer systems match these rules exactly. If anything drifts from
these rules, the program automatically corrects it, just like an attentive
supervisor who ensures everyone follows the company's policies.

The advantage of GitOps is that it makes managing and updating your


systems more organized and reliable. Plus, it keeps a record of all
changes, which is helpful for tracking and understanding the history of
your systems. It's a bit like having a set of well-defined instructions for a
game, and a referee who makes sure everyone plays by the rules,
maintaining fairness and consistency.
GitOps Architectutre & How GitOps Actually Works

➢ Save Stuff in Git: Think of Git as a digital filing cabinet where you
keep all your important instructions and files, neatly organized and
ready to access whenever you need them. It's like having a
personal digital librarian.

➢ Automate Tasks: Imagine a computer program as your digital


helper, tirelessly carrying out tasks as per your instructions,
ensuring consistency and saving you the effort of doing repetitive
work.

➢ Control with Notebook: Git serves as your digital notebook,


containing clear, written instructions for your computer, like a
captain giving orders to their crew. It keeps everything in order and
on track.
➢ Double-Check Commands: Just like a vigilant assistant, the
computer program double-checks your instructions before
executing them, ensuring everything runs smoothly and minimizing
potential mishaps.

➢ Create Digital Boxes: When you use software containers, the


computer sets them up much like packing lunch in separate boxes.
Each application gets its own container, keeping them organized
and isolated from one another.

➢ Update the Notebook: Every change you make is like adding an


entry in your personal diary. Git keeps a detailed history of what
you've done, so you can easily revisit previous actions and
decisions.

➢ Make It Happen: The computer faithfully follows your Git


instructions to carry out tasks, acting like an expert chef following a
recipe to create a delicious dish.

➢ Fix Mistakes Automatically: When things don't go as planned,


the computer can swiftly undo changes, much like a magic "undo"
button, restoring order and ensuring your system's stability.

➢ Monitor and Report: Think of monitoring tools as your digital


watchdogs, always on the lookout for any unusual behavior or
issues within your system. They report back to you so you can take
timely action.

➢ Keep Things Safe: Your Git notebook is protected like a secure


vault. Only those with the right permissions can make changes,
and sensitive information remains locked away securely, similar to
guarding valuable treasures.
What is ArgoCD in GitOps ?
ArgoCD is an open-source GitOps tool designed for Kubernetes,
enabling declarative, automated application deployments and
infrastructure management. It continuously syncs the actual state of a
Kubernetes cluster with a desired state defined in Git repositories,
providing a secure and auditable way to manage and update
applications, roll back changes, and maintain consistency in Kubernetes
environments, simplifying the deployment and configuration
management process.

Working of ArgoCD:
ArgoCD operates like a digital guardian for your applications running in a
Kubernetes environment. You define how these applications should
behave and look by creating a set of clear instructions stored in a virtual
notebook called Git. ArgoCD continuously watches this notebook and
your applications. Whenever you modify your instructions, ArgoCD
automatically checks your applications and ensures they align with your
latest guidance. It can even handle the task of introducing new
applications and making updates, minimizing the need for manual
intervention. If something doesn't go as planned, ArgoCD allows you to
easily revert to a previous, stable state. It also maintains security by
permitting only authorized individuals to adjust your instructions and
records all changes, providing a trail of who did what and when.
Essentially, ArgoCD acts as a diligent digital caretaker, guaranteeing that
your applications consistently meet your requirements.
Benefits Of GitOps

Keeping Track of Changes: GitOps uses a special place to keep track


of how your computer setup and programs should work. It's like having a
history of all the changes you make, and you can easily go back to
previous settings if needed.

Infrastructure as Code (IaC): GitOps promotes the use of Infrastructure


as Code, making it easier to define, document, and manage
infrastructure and application configurations in a human-readable format.

Collaboration: Multiple team members can collaborate on infrastructure


and application changes using familiar Git workflows. This encourages
code review, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.

Automation: GitOps automates deployment and synchronization


processes, reducing manual intervention, human errors, and making
deployments more reliable.

Rollbacks and Recovery: GitOps makes it easy to roll back to a


previous configuration in case of issues or failures, ensuring quick
recovery without downtime.

Security: It enforces access controls, audit trails, and security policies


through Git repository permissions, helping maintain a more secure and
compliant environment.

Scalability: GitOps can easily scale to manage large and complex


infrastructures and applications as the Git repository structure can be
organized hierarchically.
Multi-Cluster Management: It allows managing multiple clusters or
environments using a single Git repository, making it efficient for
managing development, staging, and production environments.

Observability and Monitoring: GitOps platforms often include


monitoring and observability features, helping to detect issues and
ensure the system's health.

Continuous Delivery: GitOps can be integrated with CI/CD pipelines to


automate the entire software delivery process, ensuring rapid and
reliable application deployments.

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